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Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski, 1986 (photo)
8716685 Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski, 1986 (photo) by Sangorski

Plate decorated with a color reproduction of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), c.1985 (porcelain)
MMM5471494 Plate decorated with a color reproduction of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), c.1985 (porcelain) by Turner

Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812)
MMM5471530 Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812), c.1982 (porcelain) by Loutherbourg

Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812)
MMM5471512 Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812), c.1982 (porcelain) by Loutherbourg

Plate decorated with a color reproduction of the explosion of the French ship the Orient, at the Battle of the Nile
MMM5471503 Plate decorated with a color reproduction of the explosion of the French ship the Orient, at the Battle of the Nile, c.1982 (porcelain) by Arnald

Plate decorated with a color reproduction of the explosion of the French ship the Orient, at the Battle of the Nile
MMM5471496 Plate decorated with a color reproduction of the explosion of the French ship the Orient, at the Battle of the Nile, c.1982 (porcelain) by Arnald

Prairie Houses, A Galician Homestead, Framed Log House, Pioneer Home of the Eighties, Doukhobor House (litho)
8666847 Prairie Houses, A Galician Homestead, Framed Log House, Pioneer Home of the Eighties, Doukhobor House (litho) by Jefferys

Portrait of Philippe Soupault, March 24, 1980, Paris
SOB4828001 Portrait of Philippe Soupault, March 24, 1980, Paris by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); (add.info.: Portrait of Philippe Soupault (1897-1990), March 24, 1980, Paris); © Sophie Bassouls

Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812)
MMM5471509 Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812), c.1982 (porcelain) by Loutherbourg

Photograph of calligraphy detail of letters on an illuminated page from a book of Sh... 1986 (photo)
8716699 Photograph of calligraphy detail of letters on an illuminated page from a book of Sh... 1986 (photo) by Sangorski

Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Abraham Storck (1644-1708), c.1982 (porcelain)
MMM5471539 Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Abraham Storck (1644-1708), c.1982 (porcelain) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); National Maritime Museum, London

Louis Ferdinand Prince of Prussia with his granddaughter Princess Irina by a painting of their ancestor Wilhelm II
7106766 Louis Ferdinand Prince of Prussia with his granddaughter Princess Irina by a painting of their ancestor Wilhelm II, last German emperor by Philip Alexius de Laszlo, Germany 1988 by Laszlo

Monument "The Horse Hunter" at Berlin, Germany 1984
7099031 Monument "The Horse Hunter" at Berlin, Germany 1984 by Haverkamp, Wilhelm (1864-1929); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

Sculptue of a lion holding bridge ropes in its chops, Berlin, Germany 1984
7099032 Sculptue of a lion holding bridge ropes in its chops, Berlin, Germany 1984 by Hesse, Ludwig Ferdinand (1795-1876); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b / w photo)
7261865 The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b/w photo) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); (add.info.: Exterior view of the Pavillon des Halles in Paris on September 18)

The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b / w photo)
7261858 The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b/w photo) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); (add.info.: Exterior view of the Pavillon des Halles in Paris on September 18)

Portrait of Charles Haselwood Shannon (1863-1937), 1896 (coloured chalks on grey paper)
1199552 Portrait of Charles Haselwood Shannon (1863-1937), 1896 (coloured chalks on grey paper) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 35.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Vaclav Havel, Czech playwright, dissident and politician, first President of the Czech Republic after the end of
6029899 Vaclav Havel, Czech playwright, dissident and politician, first President of the Czech Republic after the end of communist rule (photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century)

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The year 1980 was a time of change, innovation, and cultural shifts. From the rise of technology to iconic fashion trends, this year left a lasting impact on society. The music scene saw the emergence of new wave and punk rock bands like Blondie and The Clash, while movies like "The Empire Strikes Back" captivated audiences worldwide. Political events such as the election of Ronald Reagan as President of the United States marked a shift towards conservatism in global politics. Overall, 1980 was a pivotal year that set the stage for the decade ahead.